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SUMMARY:The CPA's 2026 Guide to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
LOCATION:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The CPA's 2026 Guide to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain\n\n09/15/26 11:30 AM CST\n - 09/15/26 01:30 PM CST\Description:\nWe have passed the 15 year anniversary of the start of the cryptocurrency market with the release of Bitcoin in 2010. It is estimated today that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. trade in cryptocurrency. With the recent changes in the legislative landscape, this number is poised for substantial growth. In addition, there will be natural evolution towards "smart contracts" powered by AI and the integration of cryptocurrency as the payment mechanism. For these reasons, it is important for every CPA to have a baseline understanding of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology it is built on.
 This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.Objectives:After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
 Recognize the current state of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology that supports it
 Identify key developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology Instructor:John Higgins, CPA.CITPFields of Study:Information TechnologyMajor Topics:The major topics that will be covered in this course include:Blockchain technology primerCryptocurrency technology primerUpdate on the cryptocurrency marketplaceCryptocurrency exchanges - the good, the bad and the uglyOverview of cryptocurrency taxation and legislationSmart contracts - what they are and how they work \Location:\nWebinar\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The CPA's 2026 Guide to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain<br /><br />09/15/26 11:30 AM CST - 09/15/26 01:30 PM CST<br />Description:<br />We have passed the 15 year anniversary of the start of the cryptocurrency market with the release of Bitcoin in 2010. It is estimated today that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. trade in cryptocurrency. With the recent changes in the legislative landscape, this number is poised for substantial growth. In addition, there will be natural evolution towards &quot;smart contracts&quot; powered by AI and the integration of cryptocurrency as the payment mechanism. For these reasons, it is important for every CPA to have a baseline understanding of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology it is built on.   <br />
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This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.<br><br><b>Objectives:</b><br>After attending this presentation, you will be able to...<br />
Recognize the current state of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology that supports it<br />
Identify key developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology <br><br><b>Instructor:</b><br>John Higgins, CPA.CITP<br><br><b>Fields of Study:</b><br>Information Technology<br><br><b>Major Topics:</b><br><br><span style="display:inline-block;margin-left:1em;"><p>The major topics that will be covered in this course include:</p><ul><li>Blockchain technology primer</li><li>Cryptocurrency technology primer</li><li>Update on the cryptocurrency marketplace</li><li>Cryptocurrency exchanges - the good, the bad and the ugly</li><li>Overview of cryptocurrency taxation and legislation</li><li>Smart contracts - what they are and how they work</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div></span><br />Location:<br />Webinar<br /><br />,  
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